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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.68, 221.47 and 66.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.68, 221.47 and 66.47 is: 99.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.68 : 221.47 = 66.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.68/221.47 = 66.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.68x = 221.47 × 66.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.68x = 14,721.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,721.50/147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.68

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